Profile of The Matrix

The Matrix can be described as stylized, exciting, and mind bending. The plot revolves around man versus machine, A.I., and a future dystopia. The main genres are action and sci-fi. In terms of style, The Matrix has a Hollywood tone, is postmodernist, and is a saga. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. The storytelling is fast paced. The Matrix takes place in the 1990s. Visually, it involves special effects. The soundtrack is heavy metal, orchestral, and rock. The Matrix has received attention for being groundbreaking, original, and a cult favorite. It is well suited for teens and a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.

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With THE MATRIX, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers who push the boundaries...
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With THE MATRIX, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers who push the boundaries of live-action films. Like the groundbreaking STAR WARS, THE MATRIX (also the first film of a trilogy) showcases a unique visual style, one the Wachowskis achieved through an array of techniques and digital effects, some never before seen in mainstream Hollywood films. Although computer morphing technology had been used before in films such as THE ABYSS and TERMINATOR 2, the Wachowskis were the first to use "bullet time," a time-bending digital effect that utilizes both computer-generated imagery and still photography.

The film itself is a complex story that aspires to mythology, focusing on a computer hacker named Neo (Keanu Reeves) who searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He finds his answer with a group of strangers led by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning-paced, eye-popping thrill ride of a movie. Packed with stunning fight scenes (choreographed by accomplished Hong Kong director Yuen Wo-Ping), astonishing visual effects, quotable lines, and a terrific supporting cast (led by Carrie-Anne Moss, in her first major Hollywood film), THE MATRIX is a bold triumph that raises the bar for all science fiction films.
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The original Matrix is the best of the series. The other movies are great to watch, but lack the innovation portrayed in this.

The original Matrix is the best of the series. The other movies are great to watch, but lack the innovation portrayed in this.

18.November.2014 |
by: drpayne1990

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drpayne1990 rated this title

лучшее кино

лучшее кино

29.June.2014 |
by: melzpam

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melzpam rated this title

Where can I possibly begin? "The Matrix" is a fantastic blend of cyberpunk/dystopian future action that appeals to our base level self and complex metaphysics and post modern philosophy (cue Baudrillard). This film can be watched on so many levels...

Where can I possibly begin? "The Matrix" is a fantastic blend of cyberpunk/dystopian future action that appeals to our base level self and complex metaphysics and post modern philosophy (cue Baudrillard). This film can be watched on so many levels and if you ever wanna watch it with someone and listen to a commentary, shoot me an email. I will watch this film any day any time.
piotr.heft@gmail.com

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26.June.2014 |
by: Peter Heft

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Peter Heft rated this title

This is indeed an interesting perspective of how the world would be if the machines took over. Being a fan of the genre, I really loved the plot, not to mention the fact that the characters are really well written and the dialogues don't seem...

This is indeed an interesting perspective of how the world would be if the machines took over. Being a fan of the genre, I really loved the plot, not to mention the fact that the characters are really well written and the dialogues don't seem mechanical. Loved it!

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19.January.2014 |
by: kynaland

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kynaland rated this title

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16.January.2014 |
by: Ronen

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Ronen rated this title

All three of them are essential to your movie list! Trust me.

All three of them are essential to your movie list! Trust me.

06.January.2014 |
by: wowzacat

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wowzacat rated this title

a classic well made film

a classic well made film

22.November.2013 |
by: spoonsock

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spoonsock rated this title

ddbdb

ddbdb

07.November.2013 |
by: Hila Aviv

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Hila Aviv rated this title

Much imitated never bettered

Love this for what it is and ignore the two truly awful sequels.

Love this for what it is and ignore the two truly awful sequels.

13.December.2012 |
by: mattbright

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mattbright rated this title

Great

movie

movie

28.May.2011 |
by: sawh

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sawh rated this title

Good Time.

Fun to watch if you don't mind a thinking a little! Very origial and visually groundbreaking for the late 1990's

Fun to watch if you don't mind a thinking a little! Very origial and visually groundbreaking for the late 1990's

27.April.2011 |
by: unique username

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unique username rated this title

One of my top 10 favorite movies! I love the sound track, acting, story and cinematography! I wouldn't change a thing. Near perfect movie!

One of my top 10 favorite movies! I love the sound track, acting, story and cinematography! I wouldn't change a thing. Near perfect movie!

01.May.2010 |
by: webera02

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webera02 rated this title

great movie

great movie which made people think.

great movie which made people think.

30.December.2009 |
by: Shinzo

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Shinzo rated this title

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best! Rate it

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best! Rate it

02.October.2009 |
by: RAMBO

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RAMBO rated this title

Meh.

I saw this in the theater, and was a bit surprised to be the only one laughing at times. All the special effects in the world can't compensate for a poor lead actor, a bunch of pseudo-psychological crap, and Trinity's disappointing journey from a...

I saw this in the theater, and was a bit surprised to be the only one laughing at times. All the special effects in the world can't compensate for a poor lead actor, a bunch of pseudo-psychological crap, and Trinity's disappointing journey from a badass, independent woman to a stereotypical sci-fi girlfriend.

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10.April.2009 |
by: deety

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deety rated this title

Easily the best of the trilogy, as it makes a little more sense and employs less of the techno-metaphysical psycho-babble, but that's still not saying much. This movie was more impressive back when its f/x were exciting and new, but now I just find...

Easily the best of the trilogy, as it makes a little more sense and employs less of the techno-metaphysical psycho-babble, but that's still not saying much. This movie was more impressive back when its f/x were exciting and new, but now I just find all the slo-mo, bullet-time, and 360-degree pauses to be pointless and obnoxious. I'll admit the basic premise is an intriguing one, albeit an amalgam of so many Star Trek episodes, but it's completely wasted on all these wooden, posing, inexplicably light-sensitive, boring-as-hell characters that we're supposed to care about, but who seem more concerned with looking cool than saving the world. The Matrix should have been a music video, not a feature film.

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21.March.2009 |
by: coolerking

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coolerking rated this title

There are a lot of Matrix haters out there. They have lots of bogus reasons. And I just don't understand these people. They all loved The Matrix when it came out, but now they hate it; most likely because the sequels sucked, but the original sure...

There are a lot of Matrix haters out there. They have lots of bogus reasons. And I just don't understand these people. They all loved The Matrix when it came out, but now they hate it; most likely because the sequels sucked, but the original sure didn't suck.
OK, I admit the overall concept has to some extent been done before, but it is still ten times more original than any sci-fi/action flicks made then or now. Yes, it makes you think! And sure, there are plenty of plot and/or philosophical holes you could argue into the ground. ButÂ…just don't.
It's visually stunning, perfectly paced, with costumes, editing, special effects and cinematography to put any other movie of it's breed to shame. You can get lost for hours in this world; so stop hating, and re-visit this blood-pumping epic!

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20.March.2009 |
by: sethdellinger

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sethdellinger rated this title

The matrix was an awesome movie. the more i see it the more it makes sense, and the more i catch onto what they are doing. A must-own DVD

The matrix was an awesome movie. the more i see it the more it makes sense, and the more i catch onto what they are doing. A must-own DVD

20.March.2009 |
by: mnxmfan

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mnxmfan rated this title

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best! Rate it

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best! Rate it

16.March.2009 |
by: roi

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roi rated this title

Complex

I enjoy the complexity in the script. It's great for teaching movie technology and movie science. Unfortunately the W brothers haven't been able to do it again.

I enjoy the complexity in the script. It's great for teaching movie technology and movie science. Unfortunately the W brothers haven't been able to do it again.

16.February.2009 |
by: jazzjeppe

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jazzjeppe rated this title

Something

This is an old favourite of mine. It's lost its lustre since I was obsessed with this film, but there's still something there.

This is an old favourite of mine. It's lost its lustre since I was obsessed with this film, but there's still something there.

28.January.2009 |
by: closedmouth

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closedmouth rated this title

Amazing movie!

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best!

I love Keanu Reeves, I love Hugo Weaving and I love the Wachowskis. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing effects, amazing story. Simply the best!

21.July.2008 |
by: lacoste

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lacoste rated this title

Wonderful movie!

Although it steals its concept from many ancient philosophies, The Matrix makes its own delightful blend. The concepts of reality as dream and dream as reality are well-known, but the hi-tech approach gives the movie its uniqueness that made it an...

Although it steals its concept from many ancient philosophies, The Matrix makes its own delightful blend. The concepts of reality as dream and dream as reality are well-known, but the hi-tech approach gives the movie its uniqueness that made it an instant classic. The movie's balance is top-notch. It is very thought-provoking but just when you think they are talking too much, the movie jumps to a fast-paced action scene. Whether it's a cool martial arts scene or a shooting scene filled with "organized chaos," the movie provides everything you could ask for. AMAZING! The special effects of course are at their best announcing a new era of SFX. Now every movie that claims to have SFX needs to be compared to The Matrix. Introducing the "Bullet-Time" effect, The Matrix was maybe the first movie in the post Star Wars era (for its lightsaber effect) to become a cult, not only because of its script but because of the SFX. Although the main actor and actress are mediocre, providing more moments of dumb glances than true acting, they are surrounded with an amazing supporting cast lead by Hugo Weaving who helps make the movie incomparable!